The Latest Breaking News from North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A lawsuit by dozens of conservative United Methodist churches in western North Carolina wishing to break away from their governing body was thrown out of court Tuesday by an N.C. judge.

The pep bands will play on, in New York and Louisville and Kansas City and Las Vegas, in Greenville and Seattle, but there will only be silence coming from here.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A former North Carolina police officer, who joined the Oath Keepers militia group only days before the Capitol riot, was convicted Monday of conspiracy and obstruction charges tied to the violence.

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department urged the Supreme Court on Monday not to decide a case about North Carolina’s congressional map that could give state legislatures more sway over federal elections.

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration suggested the U.S. Supreme Court drop a closely watched election case after an unusual twist raised fresh questions about the court’s jurisdiction.

The Justice Department urged the Supreme Court on Monday not to decide a case about North Carolina’s congressional map.

Officials have spent over $1 million to avoid paying about $10,000 per year

As of March 12, Ballotpedia has tracked 15 election-related bills in the North Carolina House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 15, Ballotpedia tracked five from March 6-12. Republicans sponsored four, while Democrats sponsored one. The five bills are:

As of March 12, Ballotpedia has tracked four election-related bills in the North Carolina State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the four, Ballotpedia tracked one from March 6-12. Democrats sponsored the bill. The bill is: